Athletic glove

ABSTRACT

An athletic glove comprises a back portion and a palm portion. A tape is stitched to the back portion. The tape extends from a little finger portion, a ring finger portion and a middle finger portion toward the base of a thumb portion, and can supply proper fastening force to the little finger, the ring finger and the middle finger of the user&#39;s hand when the user grasps an object.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0001] 1. Field of the Invention

[0002] The present invention relates to an athletic glove, and morespecifically, it relates to an athletic glove employed in athleticsports for grasping a sphere or a rod.

[0003] 2. Description of the Prior Art

[0004] In an athletic glove employed in athletic sports for grasping asphere or a rod, a relatively thick material is generally applied to apalm portion in order to protect the hand of the user. However, thematerial for the palm portion is generally inferior in elasticity. Ifthe overall athletic glove is made of such a material, therefore,fittingness to the hand is remarkably deteriorated. Therefore, amaterial having excellent elasticity (hereinafter simply referred to as“elastic material”) or the like is arranged on a back portion of theathletic glove.

[0005] For example, Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 11-57107 (1999)describes an exemplary athletic glove including an elastic materialarranged on a back portion. The athletic glove described in thisliterature is prepared by coupling a back portion formed by stitching aplurality of non-elastic materials to a single elastic material with apalm portion.

[0006] When the user wearing the athletic glove grips the handle of abat, for example, the elastic material forming the back portionstretches to improve fittingness to the user's hand.

[0007] When the user grasps an object in athletic sports in practice,the back portion may excessively stretch to slacken or crease the palmportion. The slackened or creased palm portion hinders the user's playand reduces his ability.

[0008] In this case, further, the user cannot grip the object as imagedbut needs extra power for the grip, and strains too much to make asubtle and delicate motion.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0009] The present invention has been proposed in order to solve theaforementioned problems. An object of the present invention is toprovide an athletic glove improved in fittingness to the user's hand byinhibiting a palm portion from slackening or creasing when the usergrasps an object while attaining proper strain when the user grasps theobject so that the user can grasp the object in a relaxed state with noextra power.

[0010] According to an aspect of the present invention, an athleticglove comprises a back portion covering the back of the user's hand andis worn for grasping an object, while the back portion is provided witha tape extending along a direction from the proximal phalanx of at leastone of the little finger, the ring (third) finger and the middle fingerof the user's hand toward the metacarpal bone of the index finger.

[0011] When the user grasps the object with the athletic glove,therefore, the tape fastens at least one of the little finger, the ringfinger and the middle finger. Thus, the user can firmly grasp the objectwith the little finger, the ring finger and the middle finger ratherthan with the thumb or the index finger. Further, the aforementionedtape can also inhibit palm portion from slackening or creasing.

[0012] A little finger portion, a ring finger portion and a middlefinger portion of the back portion preferably include a first materialportion having first elasticity and a second material portion havingsecond elasticity higher than the first elasticity. In this case, thetape may be made of a third material having third elasticity higher thanthe first elasticity and lower than the second elasticity, or made ofthe first material or the second material.

[0013] In any case, the athletic glove can supply proper fastening forceto at least one of the little finger, the ring finger and the middlefinger, so that the user can reliably grasp the object with the littlefinger, the ring finger and the middle finger.

[0014] The tape preferably extends along a direction from the proximalphalanxes of the little finger, the ring finger and the middle fingertoward the metacarpal bone of the index finger.

[0015] Further, the tape preferably curvedly extends from the vicinityof the metacarpophalangeal joints of the little finger, the ring fingerand the middle finger toward the metacarpal bone of the thumb. Thus, theathletic glove can effectively supply fastening force to at least one ofthe little finger, the ring finger and the middle finger when the usergrasps the object.

[0016] In an athletic glove according to another aspect of the presentinvention, the back portion is provided with a bending resistanceportion increasing the bending resistance of at least one of the littlefinger, the ring finger and the middle finger of the user's hand beyondthe bending resistance of the index finger thereby increasing the ratioof grasping power for the object with the little finger, the ring fingerand the middle finger with respect to grasping power for the object withthe overall palm.

[0017] The bending resistance of at least one of the little finger, thering finger and the middle finger can be increased beyond that of theindex finger by providing the bending resistance portion as describedabove, so that the athletic glove can consequently supply properfastening force to at least one of the little finger, the ring fingerand the middle finger when the user grasps the object. Thus, the usercan firmly grasp the object with the little finger, the ring finger andthe middle finger rather than with the thumb or the index finger andkeep the grasping power for the object with the little finger, the ringfinger and the middle finger while reducing grasping power for theobject with the overall palm. Consequently, the ratio of the graspingpower for the object with the little finger, the ring finger and themiddle finger can be increased with respect to the grasping power forthe object with the overall palm. Further, the aforementioned bendingresistance portion can also inhibit the palm portion of the athleticglove from slackening or creasing.

[0018] The bending resistance portion is preferably provided on aportion covering the proximal phalanx of at least one of the littlefinger, the ring finger and the middle finger.

[0019] The back portion may have an elastic portion made of elasticcloth, and the bending resistance portion may be provided to overlapwith the elastic portion.

[0020] The bending resistance portion may be provided on a portioncovering the metacarpophalangeal joint of at least one of the littlefinger, the ring finger and the middle finger, may be provided to extendalong a direction from the second interphalangeal joint of at least oneof the little finger, the ring finger and the middle finger toward themetacarpal bone of the index finger, may be provided to extend along adirection from the middle phalanx of at least one of the little finger,the ring finger and the middle finger toward the metacarpal bone of theindex finger, or may be provided to extend along a direction from thedistal phalanx of at least one of the little finger, the ring finger andthe middle finger toward the metacarpal bone of the index finger.

[0021] In any of the aforementioned cases, the athletic glove can supplyproper fastening force to at least one of the little finger, the ringfinger and the middle finger when the user grasps an object, so that theuser can firmly grasp the object with the little finger, the ring fingerand the middle finger rather than with the thumb or the index finger.

[0022] A little finger portion, a ring finger portion and a middlefinger portion of the back portion may include a first material portionhaving first elasticity and a second material portion having secondelasticity higher than said first elasticity. In this case, the bendingresistance portion may be made of a third material having thirdelasticity higher than the first elasticity and lower than the secondelasticity, or may be made of the first material or the second material.

[0023] The bending resistance portion is preferably stitched, bonded,thermocompression-bonded or heat-sealed to the back portion. The bendingresistance portion may be formed by a tape and a resin portion.

[0024] The aforementioned athletic glove is preferably a baseball glove.More specifically, the glove is worn for batting.

[0025] The foregoing and other objects, features, aspects and advantagesof the present invention will become more apparent from the followingdetailed description of the present invention when taken in conjunctionwith the accompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] FIGS. 1 to 7 show athletic gloves according to first to seventhembodiments of the present invention as viewed from the side forcovering the back of the user's hand;

[0027]FIG. 8 illustrates the skeleton of a human hand;

[0028]FIG. 9 illustrates experimental results of an inventive sample;

[0029]FIG. 10 illustrates experimental results of a conventional sample;and

[0030]FIG. 11 illustrates extensional strength of various materials.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0031] Embodiments of the present invention are now described withreference to FIGS. 1 to 9.

[0032] (First Embodiment)

[0033]FIG. 1 illustrates an athletic glove 1 according to a firstembodiment of the present invention as viewed from the side for coveringthe back of the user's hand. This athletic glove 1, a baseball glove, isworn for batting.

[0034] As shown in FIG. 1, the athletic glove 1 comprises a back portion2 covering the back of the user's hand, a palm portion 3 covering thepalm and a belt 7.

[0035] Tapes 4 extending along a direction from the proximal phalanxes10 of the little finger (fourth finger), the ring finger (third finger)and the middle finger (second finger) of the user's hand shown in FIG. 8toward the metacarpal bone 11 of the thumb or the index finger (firstfinger) are stitched to the back portion 2. In other words, the tapes 4are provided to connect a little finger portion, a ring finger portionand a middle finger portion of the back portion 2 with a portion closeto the base of a thumb portion.

[0036] When the user grasps (e.g. grips) an object, the tapes 4 providedin the aforementioned manner fasten the little finger, the ring fingerand the middle finger. In other words, the little finger, the ringfinger and the middle finger are fixed to the object in a bent state.Thus, the user can firmly grasp the object with the little finger, thering finger and the middle finger rather than with the thumb or theindex finger.

[0037] The aforementioned tapes 4 can also inhibit the palm portion 3from slackening or creasing, whereby the user can grasp the object asimaged for making a subtle and delicate motion.

[0038] The little finger portion, the ring finger portion and the middlefinger portion of the back portion 2 preferably include a first materialportion 5 having first elasticity and second material portions 6 havingsecond elasticity higher than the first elasticity.

[0039] The first material portion 5 can be made of natural leather, forexample, the second material portions 6 can be made of two-way tricot, aknit material, for example.

[0040] The tapes 4 may be made of a material having third elasticityhigher than the first elasticity and lower than the second elasticity,or may be made of the first material or the second material.

[0041] The tapes 4 can be made of natural leather, synthetic leather,artificial leather, a knit material, urethane, silicon rubber or rubber,for example. The tapes 4 can supply proper fastening force to the littlefinger, the ring finger and the middle finger by properly selecting thematerial therefor.

[0042] Extensional strength indexing the elasticity of various materialsis now described. FIG. 11 shows the values of extensional strength ofthe materials.

[0043] It is understood from FIG. 11 that the extensional strength isreduced in order of natural leather, synthetic leather A, syntheticleather B and a knit material (two-way tricot). In other words,elasticity is increased in order of the natural leather, the syntheticleather A, the synthetic leather B and the knit material (two-waytricot). Such materials having different elasticity are properlyselected as the materials for the first material portion 5, the secondmaterial portions 6 and the tapes 4, for example.

[0044] The tapes 4 are stitched to the back portion 2 to overlap withthe second material portions 6, and curvedly extend along a directionfrom the metacarpophalangeal joints 12 of the little finger, the ringfinger and the middle finger shown in FIG. 8 toward the metacarpal bone11 of the thumb or the index finger.

[0045] When the aforementioned tapes 4 are mounted on the back portion2, the bending resistance of at least one of the little finger, the ringfinger and the middle finger exceeds that of the index finger. In otherwords, the tapes 4 function as bending resistance portions.

[0046] In order to confirm the effect of the tapes 4 to be the bendingresistance portions, the inventor has made the following experiment.

[0047] In this experiment, a glove scan system by Nitta Kabushiki Kaishawas utilized and a pressure sensor was bonded to the glove for letting asubject to swing a baseball bat toward rubber for tee batting andmeasuring impact pressure applied to the subject's hand. The subject, aright-handed batter, wore the athletic glove 1 on his left hand for theexperiment.

[0048]FIGS. 9 and 10 show the results of the experiment on inventive andconventional samples.

[0049] First, how to observe these figures is described. Each of FIGS. 9and 10 shows data on the thumb, the index finger, the middle finger, thering finger and the little finger of the left hand from right to left,while showing data on the portions located between the palm and the tipsof the thumb and the fingers from bottom to top.

[0050] More specifically, the plurality of vertically arranged squaresappearing in five lines in each figure express force applied from thetips to the bases of the thumb and the fingers respectively. In otherwords, the plurality of squares in five lines may be regarded ascorresponding to the thumb and the fingers of the left hand directingthe palm downward. Each of FIGS. 9 and 10 shows the force applied to thecushions of the thumb and the fingers with various types of shading andlines. Large force is applied to dark portions, while small force isapplied to thin transverse lines.

[0051] Comparing FIGS. 9 and 10 with each other, it is understood thatlarger force is applied to the little finger in the inventive sample ascompared with the conventional sample. It is also understood that theforce applied to the index finger is reduced in the inventive sample ascompared with the conventional sample.

[0052] Table 1 shows numerical data obtained in this experiment withaverage values of data obtained from a plurality of subjects. TABLE 1Ratio of Three Main Overall Palm Three Main Fingers Fingers to OverallPalm Inventive Conventional Inventive Conventional InventiveConventional Sample Sample Sample Sample Sample Sample Average 262 280208 209 79% 75%

[0053] While the force applied to the overall palm is smaller in theinventive sample as compared with the conventional sample, the forceapplied to the middle finger, the ring finger and the little finger(three main fingers) important for batting is equivalent, as shown inTable 1. Therefore, the ratio of the force applied to the three mainfingers to that applied to the overall palm is higher in the inventivesample as compared with the conventional sample.

[0054] Thus, it is conceivable that the thumb and the index finger arerelaxed not to result in “straining” and the user can concentrate hisattention on the middle finger, the ring finger and the little finger.

[0055] The aforementioned tapes 4 may be mounted at least one of thelittle finger portion, the ring finger portion and the middle fingerportion of the back portion 2. The tapes 4 may be provided to extendalong a direction from the second interphalangeal joint 12 of at leastone of the little finger, the ring finger and the middle finger towardthe metacarpal bone 11 of the thumb or the index finger, may be providedto extend along a direction from the middle phalanx 14 of at least oneof the little finger, the ring finger and the middle finger toward themetacarpal bone 11 of the thumb or the index finger, or may be providedto extend along a direction from the distal phalanx 15 of at least oneof the little finger, the ring finger and the middle finger toward themetacarpal bone 11 of the thumb or the index finger.

[0056] (Second Embodiment)

[0057] A second embodiment of the present invention is now describedwith reference to FIG. 2. FIG. 2 illustrates an athletic glove 1according to the second embodiment of the present invention as viewedfrom the side for covering the back of the user's hand.

[0058] As shown in FIG. 2, the ratio of first material portions 5 havingrelatively low elasticity is reduced and the ratio of second materialportions 6 having relatively high elasticity is increased in thisembodiment. Resin portions 8 are provided for serving as bendingresistance portions.

[0059] The resin portions 8 have a plurality of potions mounted on aback portion 2 covering regions between the proximal phalanxes 10 andthe metacarpophalangeal joints 12 of the little finger, the ring fingerand the middle finger of the user's hand and integrated with portionsclose to the metacarpophalangeal joints 12 to extend along a directionfrom the little finger toward the thumb, extending toward the wristalong the metacarpal bone 11 of the index finger and branched to furtherextend toward the metacarpal bone 11 of the thumb.

[0060] The resin portions 8 are made of urethane, silicon rubber orrubber, for example, and bonded, thermocompression-bonded or heat-sealedto the back portion 2.

[0061] The aforementioned resin portions 8 can consequently connect alittle finger portion, a ring finger portion and a middle finger portionof the back portion 2 to a portion located around the base of a thumbportion, whereby an effect similar to that of the first embodiment canbe expected.

[0062] (Third Embodiment)

[0063] A third embodiment of the present invention is now described withreference to FIG. 3. FIG. 3 illustrates an athletic glove 1 according tothe third embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the sidefor covering the back of the user's hand.

[0064] This embodiment applies the present invention to a golf glove. Asshown in FIG. 3, tapes 4 are stitched to a back portion 2 to extend fromthe tips of a little finger portion, a ring finger potion and a middlefinger portion of the back portion 2 to a portion around the base of athumb portion.

[0065] When the user wearing the athletic glove 1 grasps the grip of agolf club, the athletic glove 1 can supply fastening force to the littlefinger, the ring finger and the middle finger of the user's hand due tothe tapes 4 mounted on the back portion 2 as described above. Thus, aneffect similar to that of the first embodiment can be expected.

[0066] Further, a first material portion 5 is provided to extend fromunder the base of the little finger portion toward a region between anindex finger portion and a thumb portion and intersect with the tapes 4on the back of the user's hand. Thus, a palm portion of the athleticglove 1 can be inhibited from creasing or slackening.

[0067] According to this embodiment, the tapes 4 are made of syntheticleather or artificial leather, for example, the first material portion 5is made of natural leather, synthetic leather or artificial leather, forexample, and second material portions 6 are made of synthetic leather ora knit material, for example.

[0068] (Fourth Embodiment)

[0069] A fourth embodiment of the present invention is now describedwith reference to FIG. 4. FIG. 4 illustrates an athletic glove 1according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention as viewedfrom the side for covering the back of the user's hand.

[0070] The athletic glove 1 according to this embodiment is also a golfglove. According to this embodiment, tapes 4 are provided to extend fromthe tips of a ring finger portion and a middle finger portion toward themetacarpal bone of the index finger of the user's hand and to furtherextend toward a region between an index finger portion and a thumbportion. Still another tape 4 is stitched to a little finger portion toextend toward the wrist of the user's hand and connected to the base ofa thumb portion through a belt 7.

[0071] Thus, when the user grasps an object, the athletic glove 1 cansupply proper fastening force to the little finger, the ring finger andthe middle finger of the use's hand while inhibiting a palm portion fromcreasing or slackening.

[0072] (Fifth Embodiment)

[0073] A fifth embodiment of the present invention is now described withreference to FIG. 5. FIG. 5 illustrates an athletic glove 1 according tothe fifth embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the sidefor covering the back of the user's hand.

[0074] Each of this embodiment and subsequent embodiments is describedwith reference to a modification of the shape of the tapes (bendingresistance portions) 4.

[0075] According to this embodiment, the tapes 4 are provided onportions covering the proximal phalanx of at least one of the littlefinger, the ring finger and the middle finger of the user's hand. In theembodiment shown in FIG. 5, the tapes 4 are provided on portionscovering the proximal phalanxes 10 of the little finger, the ring fingerand the middle finger.

[0076] One ends of the tapes 4 are connected with each other as shown inFIG. 5, and the connected portions are connected with a portion aroundthe base of a thumb portion (not shown). A little finger portion, a ringfinger portion and a middle finger portion of a back portion 2 areconnected with the portion around the base of the thumb portion of theathletic glove 1 through the tapes 4 and the aforementioned connectedportions. Also in this case, the athletic glove 1 can conceivably supplyproper fastening force to the little finger, the ring finger and themiddle finger of the user's hand when the user grasps an object.

[0077] (Sixth Embodiment)

[0078] A sixth embodiment of the present invention is now described withreference to FIG. 6. FIG. 6 illustrates an athletic glove 1 according tothe sixth embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the sidefor covering the back of the user's hand.

[0079] According to this embodiment, tapes 4 are provided on portionscovering the metacarpophalangeal joint 12 of at least one of the littlefinger, the ring finger and the middle finger of the user's hand. In theembodiment shown in FIG. 6, the tapes 4 are stitched to portionscovering the metacarpophalangeal joints 12 of the little finger, thering finger and the middle finger.

[0080] One ends of the tapes 4 are connected with each other as shown inFIG. 6, and the connected portions are connected with a portion aroundthe base of a thumb portion. Therefore, a little finger portion, a ringfinger portion and a middle finger portion of a back portion 2 areconnected with the portion around the base of the thumb portion of theathletic glove 1 through the tapes 4 and the aforementioned connectedportions, similarly to the case of the fifth embodiment.

[0081] Also in the sixth embodiment, the athletic glove 1 canconceivably supply proper fastening force to the little finger, the ringfinger and the middle finger of the user's hand when the user grasps anobject.

[0082] (Seventh Embodiment)

[0083] A seventh embodiment of the present invention is now describedwith reference to FIG. 7. FIG. 7 illustrates an athletic glove 1according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention as viewedfrom the side for covering the back of the user's hand.

[0084] According to this embodiment, resin portions 8 are provided onportions covering a region around the second interphalangeal joint 12 ofat least one of the little finger, the ring finger and the middle fingerof the user's hand and the metacarpal bone 11 of each finger. In theembodiment shown in FIG. 7, the resin portions 8 are provided onportions covering regions around the second interphalangeal joints 12 ofthe little finger, the ring finger and the middle finger and themetacarpal bones 11 of the fingers. The resin portions 8 are stitched,bonded, thermocompression-bonded or heat-sealed to a back portion 2.

[0085] Also in this case, the athletic glove 1 can conceivably supplyproper fastening force to the little finger, the ring finger and themiddle finger of the user's hand when the user grasps an object.

[0086] While each of the aforementioned embodiments has been describedmainly with reference to a baseball or golf glove, the present inventionmay be applied to a glove employed in a sport other than the above sofar as the glove is employed for grasping an object such as a sphere ora rod.

[0087] According to the present invention, the user can firmly grasp anobject with the little finger, the ring finger and the middle fingerrather than with the thumb or the index finger and concentrate hisattention on the little finger, the ring finger and the middle fingerwhen grasping the object. Thus, he can grasp the object in a relaxedstate with no extra power, and the ratio of grasping power with thelittle finger, the ring finger and the middle finger to that with theoverall palm of the hand can be increased. Consequently, the user'sability can be improved as compared with an empty-handed state or astate wearing a general glove.

[0088] The athletic glove can also inhibit the palm portion fromslackening or creasing, whereby fittingness to the user's hand is soimproved that the user can grasp the object as imaged for making asubtle and delicate motion.

[0089] Although the present invention has been described and illustratedin detail, it is clearly understood that the same is by way ofillustration and example only and is not to be taken by way oflimitation, the spirit and scope of the present invention being limitedonly by the terms of the appended claims.

What is claimed is:
 1. An athletic glove comprising a back portioncovering the back of the user's hand and worn for grasping an object,wherein said back portion is provided with a tape extending along adirection from the proximal phalanx of at least one of the littlefinger, the ring finger and the middle finger of the user's hand towardthe metacarpal bone of the index finger.
 2. The athletic glove accordingto clam 1, wherein a little finger portion, a ring finger portion and amiddle finger portion of said back portion include a first materialportion having first elasticity and a second material portion havingsecond elasticity higher than said first elasticity, and said tape ismade of a third material having third elasticity higher than said firstelasticity and lower than said second elasticity.
 3. The athletic gloveaccording to claim 1, wherein a little finger portion, a ring fingerportion and a middle finger portion of said back portion include a firstmaterial portion having first elasticity and a second material portionhaving second elasticity higher than said first elasticity, and saidtape is made of said second material.
 4. The athletic glove according toclaim 1, wherein a little finger portion, a ring finger portion and amiddle finger portion of said back portion include a first materialportion having first elasticity and a second material portion havingsecond elasticity higher than said first elasticity, and said tape ismade of said first material.
 5. The athletic glove according to claim 1,wherein said tape extends along a direction from the proximal phalanxesof the little finger, the ring finger and the middle finger toward themetacarpal bone of the index finger.
 6. The athletic glove according toclaim 1, wherein said tape curvedly extends from the vicinity of themetacarpophalangeal joints of the little finger, the ring finger and themiddle finger toward the metacarpal bone of the thumb.
 7. An athleticglove comprising a back portion covering the back of the user's hand andworn for grasping an object, wherein said back portion is provided witha bending resistance portion increasing the bending resistance of atleast one of the little finger, the ring finger and the middle finger ofthe user's hand beyond the bending resistance of the index fingerthereby increasing the ratio of grasping power for said object with thelittle finger, the ring finger and the middle finger with respect tograsping power for said object with the overall palm.
 8. The athleticglove according to claim 7, wherein said bending resistance portion isprovided on a portion covering the proximal phalanx of at least one ofthe little finger, the ring finger and the middle finger.
 9. Theathletic glove according to claim 7, wherein said back portion has anelastic portion made of elastic cloth, and said bending resistanceportion is provided to overlap with said elastic portion.
 10. Theathletic glove according to claim 7, wherein said bending resistanceportion is provided on a portion covering the metacarpophalangeal jointof at least one of the little finger, the ring finger and the middlefinger.
 11. The athletic glove according to claim 7, wherein saidbending resistance portion is provided to extend along a direction fromthe second interphalangeal joint of at least one of the little finger,the ring finger and the middle finger toward the metacarpal bone of theindex finger.
 12. The athletic glove according to claim 7, wherein saidbending resistance portion is provided to extend along a direction fromthe middle phalanx of at least one of the little finger, the ring fingerand the middle finger toward the metacarpal bone of the index finger.13. The athletic glove according to claim 7, wherein said bendingresistance portion is provided to extend along a direction from thedistal phalanx of at least one of the little finger, the ring finger andthe middle finger toward the metacarpal bone of the index finger. 14.The athletic glove according to claim 7, wherein a little fingerportion, a ring finger portion and a middle finger portion of said backportion include a first material portion having first elasticity and asecond material portion having second elasticity higher than said firstelasticity, and said bending resistance portion is made of a thirdmaterial having third elasticity higher than said first elasticity andlower than said second elasticity.
 15. The athletic glove according toclaim 7, wherein a little finger portion, a ring finger portion and amiddle finger portion of said back portion include a first materialportion having first elasticity and a second material portion havingsecond elasticity higher than said first elasticity, and said bendingresistance portion is made of said second material.
 16. The athleticglove according to claim 7, wherein a little finger portion, a ringfinger portion and a middle finger portion of said back portion includea first material portion having first elasticity and a second materialportion having second elasticity higher than said first elasticity, andsaid bending resistance portion is made of said first material.
 17. Theathletic glove according to claim 7, wherein said bending resistanceportion is stitched, bonded, thermocompression-bonded or heat-sealed tosaid back portion.
 18. The athletic glove according to claim 7, whereinsaid bending resistance portion includes a tape and a resin portion. 19.The athletic glove according to claim 7, wherein said athletic glove isa glove for batting.